Michael Lowery:  

Life Damn.... I could write a novel about the past year alone. Seeing as I don't wanna bore anyone (as if anyone would really care anyway), I'll just stick to the 'more interesting' parts. 1987 'post graduation' 1. Started college at Roberts Wesleyan in Rochester for Music Education and Performance (Keyboard and Vocal emphasis)... BIG MISTAKE... although I did lend my voice and synthesizer playing on the colleges recruitment video. 2. Came out of the closet. I'm assuming most of you suspected that anyway. 3. Developed a decent self-esteem after accepting #2, dressing the way I wanted, looking the way I wanted, etc... 4. Developed a social life and many new friends. 5. Started my first serious relationship. 1988 1. Was expelled from Roberts (with a 3.87 GPA) for my lifestyle... hence the 'BIG MISTAKE' from above. 2. Was accepted at Eastman School of Music, Crane School of Music, Berkley School of Music, and the London Conservatory but opted against them because I was is love... SECOND BIG MISTAKE 3. Modeled for Matrix and Elite briefly.... even had a couple photos used in magazines and one of those stupid hairstyle books you find at hair salons full of people who couldn't possibly recreate them for you... It was fun, and the pay was good, but I got too involved with my new social life, friends and boyfriend to accept a move to NYC. 4. ...Had my heart broken for the first time... then fell in love again, and again, and again.... 1989-1990 ... pretty much superficial years due to my new popularity... lots of friends, lots of alcohol, lots of drugs, lots of sex, lots of hair colors and styles, lots of clothes, lots of nightclubs, lots of fun. Not alot of substance though. I did continue with my music and art though... composing and recording many musical pieces and designing tour posters for Pop Will Eat Itself and KMFDM. 1991-1996 'The Stabilty Starts' 1. Lost my bartending job and started a semi-real job... ended up working ther...Expand for more